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by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Tue May 19, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: RIP Grapes Hilo
Replies: 3
Views: 350

RIP Grapes Hilo

The first personally-known to me Covid-19 casualty. Not to belittle the physical human toll but this is the first permanent business closure I am personally aware of. And the Hilo wine and dining scene is the worse for it. Now the nearest specialty fine wine store is 100 miles away in Kona. The same...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 11:18 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Feeling Howish: TN 2014 Ch. Cantemerle
Replies: 4
Views: 511

Re: Feeling Howish: TN 2014 Ch. Cantemerle

Just to round this off. This wine did throw me a bit of a curve. It was not closed, nor did it have that abrupt burst of fruit and hard shutdown of tannin in the finish. There was a pleasing warmth and spiciness towards the end of the bottle and it showed very well with the food. So I wouldn't hesit...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage
Replies: 74
Views: 3533

Re: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage

Sorry, Jim, this is not the place for a general discussion of the points system.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage
Replies: 74
Views: 3533

Re: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage

OK, I have learned from this. Depending on the taster, 84, 86 and even 88 point wines may be very unappetizing.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage
Replies: 74
Views: 3533

Re: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage

My point is that those 45s that scored 86 points, your descriptions did not read as though the wines were "above average to excellent." Maybe that is not your definition of an 86-point wine. As for putting this to a new topic, we can discuss this in generalities all day to no end. I think ...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 1:48 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Michael Broadbent is still dead
Replies: 3
Views: 447

Re: Michael Broadbent is still dead

I had Hugh Johnson's Encyclopedia of Wine at hand for years.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 1:08 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Did I miss this here?
Replies: 9
Views: 802

Re: Did I miss this here?

Is this the man to blame for Pontet-Stepford?
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Mon May 18, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Feeling Howish: TN 2014 Ch. Cantemerle
Replies: 4
Views: 511

Feeling Howish: TN 2014 Ch. Cantemerle

Suckling raged about this. "Same quality as the 2010." Let's have a look under the hood. Nice dark color, nice legs in the glass. Lactic nose. Otherwise subdued. No berries red, blue, black or Margaux of any kind. A flourish of fine but stiff tannin. Good palate spread and coverage. Light ...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun May 17, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage
Replies: 74
Views: 3533

Re: Extraordinary tasting in Copenhagen - Bx 1945 vintage

None of these 45s scored less than 86 points, including ones with some lousy descriptions. While I credit your descriptions, and your ranking of the wines, this is pretty discrediting to the 100-pt. rating scale, or so it seems to me. This is one of the reasons I have never been able to assign point...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun May 17, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Michael Broadbent is still dead
Replies: 3
Views: 447

Michael Broadbent is still dead

It escaped my notice, as apparently it hasn't been mentioned before on this site. Maybe with the coronavirus hoovering up all the news, kind of like dying the same day JFK was shot. From Ralph Sands a few days ago: https://onthetrail.klwines.com/on-the-trail-blog/2020/5/12/goodbye-to-michael-broadbe...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun May 17, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2008 Chateau Malartic Lagravière
Replies: 14
Views: 862

Re: 2008 Chateau Malartic Lagravière

The 2002 was very good. Maybe they try too hard in some vintages.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sat May 16, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 1994 Ch. La Croix de Gay, Pomerol
Replies: 1
Views: 211

TN 1994 Ch. La Croix de Gay, Pomerol

I got this a couple of years ago from JJ Buckley. It was part of some odd offerings including 1983 and 1994 Ch. La Grave Trigant de Boisset, 1994 Ch. Lafleur Gazin and 1986 Ch. Grand Puy Lacoste, all in the $25 to $39 range. So I took a flier on a mixed case+ of them. These LCdGs have nice fills. Bu...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed May 13, 2020 3:05 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2009 Chateau Your DeMons ( Margaux ).
Replies: 7
Views: 603

Re: 2009 Chateau Your DeMons ( Margaux ).

AKR wrote:IIRC there is some connection between this estate and Palmer. I've had a few of them over the years and maybe the only one that underwhelmed might have been a dusty 1998
I thought that was d'Angludet.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed May 13, 2020 3:03 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2009 Chateau Your DeMons ( Margaux ).
Replies: 7
Views: 603

Re: 2009 Chateau Your DeMons ( Margaux ).

I have enjoyed the 01, 03, 06 and 09 Tour de Mons. The 09 is big and inky, or was the last time I had it. This is one cb I buy without hesitation, when I see it.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri May 08, 2020 11:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 2000 Poujeaux in a great place now
Replies: 4
Views: 357

Re: TN 2000 Poujeaux in a great place now

AKR wrote:Nearby Chasse Spleen isn't too shabby either in this year
I thought the 2000 C-S was top-notch but I don't think I have any more. I have a couple of the 2003 left, which iirc is quite good.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri May 08, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What is your biggest score, missed opportunity?
Replies: 65
Views: 3860

Re: What is your biggest score, missed opportunity?

Missed opportunities: 1996 Pichon Baron for $36. I bought a mixed case of the Lagrange, the Leo P. and something of the same rank that escapes me now but passed on the Baron because Tanzer rated it as "ultimately a good, but not great wine." DOH! This was around 2002 or so. 2000 Lynch Bage...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri May 08, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 2000 Poujeaux in a great place now
Replies: 4
Views: 357

TN 2000 Poujeaux in a great place now

Drinking beautifully now. This is vital and expansive and perfectly balanced. Classic, penetrating bouquet with some cedar. The palate is elegant with firm and fine tannin, sort of lifted tannin, bright acidity and medium body. It's a little dry and sharp initially but softened, sweetened and expand...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Thu May 07, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Leoville Barton with Damien Sartorius Barton
Replies: 48
Views: 2221

Re: Leoville Barton with Damien Sartorius Barton

I have the 02 and the 04 and besides those two I am pretty sure I have drunk the 98. I will pull one soon, maybe even tonight. The subjective fact is that I don't recall being moved much by the two younger wines. It think I liked the '98, but my recollection is hazy. And this all points to my curre...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Thu May 07, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Leoville Barton with Damien Sartorius Barton
Replies: 48
Views: 2221

Re: Leoville Barton with Damien Sartorius Barton

I have the 02 and the 04 and besides those two I am pretty sure I have drunk the 98. I will pull one soon, maybe even tonight. The subjective fact is that I don't recall being moved much by the two younger wines. It think I liked the '98, but my recollection is hazy. And this all points to my curren...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun May 03, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Deals Thread
Replies: 726
Views: 165088

Re: Deals Thread

Somebody mentioned "Brentwood" the other day which apparently is Benchmark Wine Group.

They have a couple 1982 Branaire Ducru for ~ $80. Seems impossible.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun May 03, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Trivia questions from my wine cellar (and yours).
Replies: 88
Views: 3330

Re: Trivia questions from my wine cellar (and yours).

Not to say it's #1 though it wouldn't be too far from it, I'm saddled with two cases of the 2009 Pavie Macquin minus a couple I've drunk and a couple I've given away.

#Stabbedintheback
#Bitchsetmeup

:evil: :oops: :evil: :oops: :evil: :oops:
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun May 03, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE Moldova 2021?
Replies: 0
Views: 350

BWE Moldova 2021?

A drive-through wine cellar seems very American. Why didn't Merv Griffin, the father of self-storage, think of this?

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/trav ... ne-cellar/
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri May 01, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Anticipation... JoelD's uncorking of '89 Chateau Lynch Bages
Replies: 28
Views: 1468

Re: Anticipation... JoelD's uncorking of '89 Chateau Lynch Bages

The 2000 Lynch was part of the holy trinity (including 1999 Margaux and 1995(?) Cheval Blanc) at a JimHow dinner which included 1996 Lafite and 1998(?) Lafleur-Petrus and a few other bigs. So yeah, it's good.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed Apr 29, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 2003 Ch. Potensac
Replies: 5
Views: 381

Re: TN 2003 Ch. Potensac

William P wrote:Thanks for the note Art.

Question, are you no longer on the Island?

Bill
I'm in Colorado now. I sold my house there, but have a condo and am going to split my time. I was planning on going back to Hilo in August but I'm not sure that's going to happen.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 2003 Ch. Potensac
Replies: 5
Views: 381

TN 2003 Ch. Potensac

Exceeds expectations. On release I really thought this was similar to the Pontet Canet, not as polished and perhaps not quite as big but very similar in flavor spectrum. Like many wines from this vintage (and I guess others) subsequent bottles didn't stand up to the release experience, possibly it w...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun Apr 26, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just popped a 14.5% Bordeaux
Replies: 28
Views: 1563

Re: Just popped a 14.5% Bordeaux

JimHow wrote:I've got some '09 Gazin in my cellar, I wonder when I should give one a try.
Why not today? I'd be interested in your take. The 2008 Gazin is definitely in the hard-and-hot, hold for another ten years and hope for the best category.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sun Apr 26, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Wine Tariffs in USA of French/Spanish/German Wines??
Replies: 9
Views: 509

Re: Wine Tariffs in USA of French/Spanish/German Wines??

I thought the administration just "paused" tariffs for 90 days this past week. Or was that just tariffs on Chinese manufactures?
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Wine to drink during the NFL draft: Piper Rare 2002
Replies: 25
Views: 1238

Re: Wine to drink during the NFL draft: Piper Rare 2002

We just picked a safety from a D2 school. Ooookay. Well he was D2 defensive player of the year, he's athletic and seems pretty smart. Plus he returns punts. You know Chung is going down at some point this season and he seems to come out for a series or two every game holding something. This guy is ...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 2005 Ch. la Fleur de Bouard
Replies: 6
Views: 318

TN 2005 Ch. la Fleur de Bouard

Interesting counterpoint to the other night's 2010 Talbot in one particular. First off, this is a fairly bold mouthful of wine. There's power here for merlot doubters. This is large scaled and full-bodied but also not heavy. Still quite dark in color, there's a pleasing bouquet which I couldn't real...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Wine to drink during the NFL draft: Piper Rare 2002
Replies: 25
Views: 1238

Re: Wine to drink during the NFL draft: Piper Rare 2002

Yeah, the experts are saying the Pats are the "best positioned" team in rounds 2 and 3, they have 7 picks. I dunno, i guess the rubber will hit the road this ear, we'll see how great he is. Myself, i think they should have just kept Tom for two more years, but I'm just a sentimental guy. ...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Wine to drink during the NFL draft: Piper Rare 2002
Replies: 25
Views: 1238

Re: Wine to drink during the NFL draft: Piper Rare 2002

And they trade it.... Of course.... Grrrr. I should have laid a prop bet on that. If you don't know Belicheck by now ... You see articles occasionally pointing out all the flops drafted league-wide before Brady in the 6th round. Just look at who the Pats took before Brady. A couple of guys made the...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN So I tried the 2010 Talbot again
Replies: 9
Views: 553

TN So I tried the 2010 Talbot again

For the first time in several years. Just to recap (no, I will not go into a paragraphs-long discussion of the weather during the 2010 growing season), on release this wine seemed very promising and not atypical of Bordeaux, the left bank or St. Julien. Good scale, fairly fresh, well balanced. Defin...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: NM on the 2010 Vintage
Replies: 120
Views: 9676

Re: NM on the 2010 Vintage

I blame Neal Martin.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: NM on the 2010 Vintage
Replies: 120
Views: 9676

Re: NM on the 2010 Vintage

Interesting thread for the most part. Looks like maybe I should be thankful I didn't buy too many 10s. And maybe when NM describes Talbot as blah in the context of the St. Juliens, I should be thankful as well. I did try one on release and thought it was pretty typical claret with some scale, cut an...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Unusual words to describe wine
Replies: 23
Views: 1343

Re: Unusual words to describe wine

Bowling alley: sweaty rental shoes, Lysol, lane oil and urethane, which is what, brett or VA?

Ivory soap: Margauxberries. We didn't have violets where I grew up. Just dirt. Thus Ivory soap.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:38 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: NM on the 2010 Vintage
Replies: 120
Views: 9676

Re: NM on the 2010 Vintage

Was just going to post this. Now it seems odd but I think I only have a couple of 2010s--Cantemerle?, Talbot (figures) and Haut Corbin, or Corbin or Grand Corbin or Corbin something. Seems odd considering how hyped this vintage was, and the hype-buyer I am.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:17 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN 2005 Jadot Savigny-les-Beaune "La Dominode"
Replies: 8
Views: 566

TN 2005 Jadot Savigny-les-Beaune "La Dominode"

Cellaring has made a difference. This wine was remarkably high, tight and thin on release. I had it once or twice more between now and then and it seemed the same. Tonight the wine killed it. This still has a seam of tannin that is very thin but very stiff; the fruit however has really blossomed and...
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label
Replies: 42
Views: 3696

Re: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label

stefan wrote:It is hard to think of a Grand Cru Classe that has an uglier label than Rauzan-Segla. Perhaps the Clerc-Milon gay dancers label comes close.

OTOH, it is easy to find petite chateaux that have ugly labels.
What is the vintage? They must have commissioned R. Crumb that year.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label
Replies: 42
Views: 3696

Re: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label

Cadet Piola it is. Nothing prurient, just recalling a bygone time when people picnicked topless among the vines--or at least an era when this could be depicted on a wine label.
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong
Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label
Replies: 42
Views: 3696

Re: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label

I liked the St. Emilion with the topless lady on the label. The 1989 (iirc) was very good. The name escapes and I think it has since been merged or acquired by a neighboring estate and the label retired. Alex should be able to recall this one.